Test Manager with Security Clearance

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Job description

Position Summary Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Test Manager to join our team. This is a full-time role at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring software and hardware developed by Government contractors meets the Government specifications and will operate within the weapons system without degradation to the system. The Program Office supports and sustains 11 radar sites on a regular basis: Space Mission only Radars across the world including three GEODSS (Maui, Diego, Socorro), Eglin (Florida), and C-band (Australia); one Missile Warning (MW) Radar in PARCS North Dakota; and five Space/Missile Defense (MD) and MW Upgraded Early Warning Radars (UEWRs), across North America and Europe, which provide early warning ballistic missile detection, acquisition, classification, and tracking of ballistic missile attack, 24-hours per day, 365 days per year. The radars are also capable of detecting, identifying, and tracking man-made objects in low-earth orbit. Responsibilities Duties includ e, but not limited to: Working with the customer/sub-contractors to ensure their test needs are met, mitigating risks, and providing SME support Documenting test outcomes and performance Developing test methodology, test plans and related documentation, and system diagrams Using Design of Experiments methods to plan and conduct test programs Devise new and innovative approaches to problems encountered during testing Select and apply engineering techniques and procedures to analyze and evaluate specific problem, data, or other features of the work which are broad in scope and complexity Make recommendations on test outcomes and be prepared to back up those recommendations with facts Scheduling required testing between sites and multiple programs and agencies Scheduling required in lab testing between multiple programs and agencies De-conflict testing conflicts between multiple releases, providing high quality analysis and recommendations to the program test lead Managing and executing Lab testing Managing and executing formal Site testing Evaluate the configuration, capability, and operational relevance of test environments and ensure they are properly available for the thorough testing of software releases (e.g. fault insertion/fault identification) Independently prepare criteria, computation/analysis, specifications, cost estimates, test plans and technical reports Troubleshoot errors/anomalies during test events Provide detailed test status reporting and briefings to the customer and management level Qualifications Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications: Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance Education: High School Diploma Years of Experience: 15 years of directly related experience; to include 8 years of DoD experience. OR Bachelor's Degree in related field with 12 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include 5 years of DoD experience Technical Skills: Possesses the advanced knowledge, experience to be recognized as an expert in their technical/professional field. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of their technical/professional discipline as well as possess a comprehensive understanding and ability to apply associated standards, procedures, and practices in their area of expertise. Test management background with a proven history of success (8-10 years) Experience writing, reviewing, and executing test plans Knowledge of Specification based on Black Box, Structured based White Box, and/or experience-based testing techniques Knowledge of the project life-cycle Strong understanding of test management processes, design techniques, and best practice Experience in designing and implementing test frameworks on large scale programs and enhancing existing test processes Preferred Qualifications Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI Education: Master's or Doctorate Degree in a related field Years of experience: 10 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline; to include 5 years of DoD experience Additional Preferred Skills: Knowledgeable of Cheyenne Mountain an ITW/AA network Knowledge of Ground Based Radar systems Knowledge of Missile Warning and Missile Defense operations Knowledge of Space Mission Operations Additional Information Location: Peterson Space Force Base Colorado Springs, CO Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel up to 25% may be required Remote, On-site, or Hybrid: Hybrid schedule for local candidates. Subject to Government approval. Company Overview Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Please Note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays. Odyssey Benefits

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